When Obama sat in the Oval Office last week and signed a memorandum extending some benefits to spouses of same-sex couples, he said: … [Read more...] about DOMA Challengers to Use Obama Oval Office Remarks as Ammo
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Military Paper Backs Up Claims of Deal to Delay Repeal of ‘DADT’
In early June, Jason Bellini released a much-discussed report at The Daily Beast alleging that gay groups had made a deal with Congress to delay … [Read more...] about Military Paper Backs Up Claims of Deal to Delay Repeal of ‘DADT’
White House Confirms Monday LGBT Stonewall ‘Celebration’
Following reports that surfaced over the weekend, the White House has confirmed that Obama has invited high-profile LGBT "families, volunteers … [Read more...] about White House Confirms Monday LGBT Stonewall ‘Celebration’
White House Staffers Admit ‘Frustration’ on Slow Gay Rights Progress
At an American Constitution Society panel at its convention Friday night, White House staff secretary Lisa Brown and Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain … [Read more...] about White House Staffers Admit ‘Frustration’ on Slow Gay Rights Progress
67 Filipino Men Arrested at Gay Party in Saudi Arabia
A gay party celebrating the Philippines' independence day at a villa in Riyadh was the target of police, who arrested 67 men, some of whom were in … [Read more...] about 67 Filipino Men Arrested at Gay Party in Saudi Arabia
LGBT Protest Planned for DNC Fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday
In addition to protests planned for the Washington D.C. LGBT Fundraiser this Thursday, Join the Impact Massachusetts has plans to protest a Democratic … [Read more...] about LGBT Protest Planned for DNC Fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday
White House to Fete Power Gays at End-of-Month Dinner?
Americablog reports that the White House is throwing a month-end cocktail/dinner party for 'A-gays' in order to smooth over the events of the … [Read more...] about White House to Fete Power Gays at End-of-Month Dinner?
After Week of Fury, White House Tone Shifts on LGBT Issues?
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs' tone showed a marked difference to previous press briefings when the news regarding the census and other … [Read more...] about After Week of Fury, White House Tone Shifts on LGBT Issues?
News: Flamingos, Pizza Hut, Frameline, Sao Paulo, Barney Frank
Newsman Walter Cronkite gravely ill. Baby flamingos frightened by pink sock.Pizza Hut gets a new name.Rich Juzwiak at FourFour takes a hard look at … [Read more...] about News: Flamingos, Pizza Hut, Frameline, Sao Paulo, Barney Frank
Nine Pages of New Stonewall Riots Police Reports Published
A fascinating new look at nine pages of NYPD records created early on the morning of June 28, 1969:"Reproduced in facsimile with transcriptions, … [Read more...] about Nine Pages of New Stonewall Riots Police Reports Published